Organic Compounds
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-019778
1. Chemical compounds that contain carbon, an element usually associated with life processes.
2. Chemicals that contain carbon. Volatile organic compounds (see http://www.epa.gov/iaq/voc.html) vaporize at room temperature and pressure. They are found in many indoor sources, including many common household products and building materials.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-019778 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Air |
| References | Superfund for Students and Teachers Glossary; Indoor Air Quality Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-ENV-019778",
"term": "Organic Compounds",
"field": "Environment",
"definition": "1. Chemical compounds that contain carbon, an element usually associated with life processes.\n\n2. Chemicals that contain carbon. Volatile organic compounds (see http://www.epa.gov/iaq/voc.html) vaporize at room temperature and pressure. They are found in many indoor sources, including many common household products and building materials.",
"subject": "Air",
"references": [
"Superfund for Students and Teachers Glossary",
"Indoor Air Quality Glossary"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/organic-compounds/"
}
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